Pogostemon Stellatus

Pogostemon Stellatus aquarium plant —
commonly known as Star Grass — is one of
the most striking and distinctive stem plants
available for freshwater planted tanks. This
pogostemon stellatus aquarium plant produces
beautiful star-shaped whorls of bright green
needle-like leaves arranged in perfect
circular rosettes along tall upright stems —
creating a spectacular and uniquely geometric
background display that immediately draws
attention in any planted aquarium layout.

The star-shaped whorled leaf arrangement
of this pogostemon stellatus aquarium plant
creates a visual quality completely unlike
any other background stem plant available
— each stem appearing as a vertical string
of perfect green stars that sway naturally
and gracefully with water current throughout
the day in your planted tank.

What is Pogostemon Stellatus Aquarium Plant?

Pogostemon Stellatus is native to tropical
Asia — found naturally in India, Southeast
Asia, and Australia where it grows in shallow
ponds, streams, and rice paddies. Its
widespread natural distribution in India
makes this pogostemon stellatus aquarium
plant well adapted to Indian water conditions
and temperatures across the country.

In the aquarium this pogostemon stellatus
aquarium plant grows as a tall upright stem
plant reaching 30 to 50 centimetres in height.
Its distinctive star-shaped leaf whorls
become increasingly vivid and defined under
good lighting — creating a progressively
more impressive and unique background
display as the plant establishes itself.

Why Choose Pogostemon Stellatus Aquarium Plant?

🌿 Distinctive star-shaped whorled leaves
create unique geometric background display
🌿 Native to India — perfectly adapted to
Indian water conditions and temperatures
🌿 Tall upright growth fills background
of medium and large tanks impressively
🌿 Star-shaped whorls look spectacular
from all viewing angles in the tank
🌿 No CO2 required — grows in basic
low-tech setups without special equipment
🌿 Moderate growth rate — manageable
in detailed aquascape layouts
🌿 Easy to propagate through stem cuttings
maintaining star shape in all new growth

How to Plant Pogostemon Stellatus Aquarium Plant

Push the stem ends of this pogostemon
stellatus aquarium plant 2 to 3 centimetres
into fine sand or gravel substrate keeping
lower leaf whorls above the substrate surface.
Plant in groups of 3 to 5 stems spaced
4 centimetres apart — the star-shaped
whorls need adequate space to display
their full radiating structure and
geometric beauty in your planted tank.

Perfect Plant Combinations

This pogostemon stellatus aquarium plant
pairs beautifully with Vallisneria Spiralis
as companion background plants and works
wonderfully alongside
Anubias Nana on driftwood in the midground. Also
pairs well with Rotala Green
for a varied background display.

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Care Details

🌱 Care Level: Easy to Medium
💡 Lighting: Medium to High
💧 CO2: Not required
📍 Placement: Background
🌡️ Temperature: 22°C – 28°C
⚗️ pH: 6.0 – 7.5
💪 Growth Rate: Moderate

Every Pogostemon Stellatus aquarium plant
from FloraBiz is farm-grown in clean healthy
cultivation tanks in Kozhikode, Kerala and
shipped fresh directly to your doorstep
anywhere in India with our live plant
delivery guarantee.